Master class on creating temari. Temari

These stunning colorful balloons were sewn by a 92-year-old grandmother from Japan.

The ancient Japanese art is called temari. When it originated, woven multi-colored balls became simply toys for small children. Over time, they changed several uses until they became an element of interior decoration. Today, each region of Japan has its own characteristic colors and patterns.

Mrs. Akua became acquainted with the art of making temari in the early sixties. Since then, she has managed to create about five hundred incredibly beautiful balls with a unique design.

We invite you to evaluate your grandmother’s skill and look at her work over the past two years.

The process of creating temari is very labor-intensive. In order to embroider one ball, talent alone is not enough, you need to have years of preparation and a huge amount of time behind you.

How to make your own temari.

You will need:
Elastic fabric flaps
2 spools of thick cotton thread
Scissors,
Plastic bag.

1. Tightly stuff a thin plastic bag with scraps of elastic fabric (worn tights will do), form into a ball the size of an orange and cut off the excess plastic.

2. Distribute the cut ends of the polyethylene over the surface of the ball without gluing.

3. Wrap the thread around the ball in all directions, securing the polyethylene.

4. Continue winding the thread straight from the spool, making sure to maintain an even tension. If you tighten the thread too much, the shape of the ball may be distorted, and if you wind it loosely, the embroidery will lie unevenly.

5. From time to time, crumple the ball in your hands and roll it on a hard surface so that it is level

6. When changing the direction of winding, hold the thread with your left thumb so that the tension does not weaken.

7. Cover the entire surface of the ball with an even layer of thread so that the polyethylene is not visible anywhere. Please note that during the process the filler will be compacted and the ball will decrease slightly in size.

8. Having finished the rough winding, cut the thread, leaving an end approximately 1 meter long for backstitching. Sew the entire surface of the ball, making 15-20 stitches, insert the needle under the winding and remove it after 3 cm.

When the temari base is formed in the form of a very dense rag ball, the top layer of decorative threads is wound, along which the actual embroidery is carried out. Traditional patterns are usually geometric, sometimes incorporating free-flowing embroidery elements. In any case, work on temari begins with preliminary marking of the ball with special threads.

There are very few types of markings, they have been known for centuries, and all the variety of patterns is based on them. Traditional Temari used only 2 types of stitches for embroidery and several techniques for wrapping the ball, on the basis of which typical design elements were developed, which, by the way, have their own names. The variability of patterns is achieved through various combinations of known elements and their different locations on marking nodes.

One of the simplest markings is marking into four sectors. Using pins with different colored heads, mark the “poles” of the temari (two points located at opposite ends of the ball) and four points on the equator - they should be at equal distances from each other and from the poles. Wrap metallic embroidery thread along all the pins, dividing the ball into equal sections. The winding should start from the top pin and end there; in this place the thread should be secured and the “tail” tucked under the winding. With proper skill, you can divide the ball into an even number of sectors without pins, by eye.

Then you can start decorate temari. Balls of thread can be decorated in different ways, using them in combinations. The most common methods include:

• Winding with decorative threads along the guide lines. To make it hold better, you need to fasten it in some areas with small stitches with the guide thread you used to mark.
• Embroidery different types of stitches.
• Weaving. Usually it is combined with embroidery. By passing one thread under or over another, you can create braided patterns.

Having decorated the ball, you need fasten the thread. You can decorate the finished temari with a decorative thread tassel or a loop for hanging.

Japanese balls made of thread - temari - are a very original type of needlework. With a little practice you can learn create real works of art.

Temari are bright balls of happiness, the patterns of which are embroidered using threads of various thicknesses. These balls have long been made for Japanese children to play with. In modern times, they have become so popular due to their bright, interesting design. They are usually presented as gifts and used to decorate homes or Christmas trees. In order to learn how to make temari, you need to study a master class on their embroidery.

How to make a Japanese temari ball: a simple master class

It is best to start learning the art of Temari with simple geometric patterns.

To embroider such balls you will need:

• 1 Kinder Surprise container;
• 2 beads;
• 1 skein of woolen thread;
• 1 needle with a wide eye;
• 1 set of pins with heads of different colors;
• 1 set of pins without tips;
• a 30-centimeter strip of paper, 0.6 centimeters thick;
• 1 skein of thick cotton thread;
• 1 skein of thin cotton threads;
• 4 colors of satin embroidery threads.

Instructions for beginners:

1. Several beads are placed in a Kinder Surprise container. In the future, this element will create a ringing effect when the ball moves.
2. The tip of a thick woolen thread is placed inside the container, and then the yarn is wrapped around it. The closed container should be wrapped until it acquires a round shape and a dense structure. The optimal size of the ball diameter is 7-8 centimeters.
3. To smooth out any irregularities, the ball is wrapped in thick cotton yarn. It is necessary to ensure that the new threads completely cover the previous layer.
4. The third layer is formed by thin cotton threads.
5. To secure a thread break, it should be pressed against the plane of the ball and the free tip should be inserted into the eye of the needle. Then 3-4 free stitches are made along the ball surface in different directions.

After the base for the ball is completely ready, you need to make markings.

The basis for temari embroidery can be made from a variety of materials. Since ancient times, Japanese needlewomen have used leather balls for these purposes, but these days this material is expensive and rare.

Therefore, modern technology makes it possible to use the following materials to create the base:

• tennis ball;
• tights;
• foam ball;
• film;
• socks;
• cotton wool;
• napkins.

You can make a base for temari embroidery from a variety of materials.

Some needlewomen, when making the base, put special aromatic fillers inside it. This technique allows you to get not only a beautiful craft, but also a practical one that can be used as a home air freshener.

Gallery: DIY temari (25 photos)

DIY temari: the art of embroidery for beginners - marking

One of the most important stages in creating a temari ball with your own hands is marking. The simplest marking is considered to be “4”.

It is done according to the following instructions:

1. Using a pin with a blue bead, the paper tape is secured in the north pole area.
2. The ball is then wrapped in a strip of paper as it passes through the south pole. The strip is bent in the area of ​​contact with the pin, and the excess part is cut off.
3. The strip is folded in half and the south pole is marked. In order to mark this area on the paper tape, you need to cut out a triangle.
4. Then the strip is folded in half again. This is necessary in order to measure the points of the equator.
5. A pin with a red head is stuck into the south pole, and without a tip into the points of the equator.
6. Then the strip turns 90 degrees, after which 2 more equator points are marked.
7. A piece of thread is cut, 4 times the diameter of the ball.
8. A knot is formed at the end of the thread. A needle is inserted 2 centimeters to the right of the north pole. The thread is pulled until the knot made is at the north pole.
9. Then 4 meridians are drawn: from the north to the south pole through each point of the equator. A stitch is made in the area of ​​the poles.
10. Then the thread section is pulled to any equatorial point, fixed with a stitch and passed through the entire equator.
11. The free edge of the thread is hidden in the base of the ball.
12. The pins are removed.

One of the most important stages in creating a temari ball with your own hands is marking

It is worth considering that in addition to the “4” markings, there are other schemes with which you can create not only a geometric, but also a floral pattern and abstraction.

Types of temari markings

There are several types of temari markings, which are divided into complex and simple, as well as odd and even.

Even markings allow you to draw the following shapes on the surface of the ball:

• triangles;
• intersecting rhombuses;
• turtle;
• stars.

There are several types of temari markings

Of the even markings, the most often used are “4, 6, 8, 10 and 12”. Floral patterns are most often embroidered using odd markings. The best option for this is considered to be marking “5”.

DIY ball of happiness: diagram

The temari technique should be studied using the simple winding method, supplemented with embroidery elements.

1. Along all meridians and the equator, 6 turns of the darkest color are made. To do this, you need to bring the thread near some marking intersection. An indent of 1-2 millimeters is made to the left side, and then the base begins to be wrapped so that the thread is tightly laid parallel to the marking guides. The movement should be to the right. In this way, 6 turns are made.
2. Then a gold or silver thread is used to make 1 turn on each side of the formed dark stripe.
3. Next, next to the silver or golden thread, a 6-turn strip of medium-saturated color is laid out.
4. The resulting strip should be framed with 1 more layer of silver or gold thread.
5. Next, a 6-turn strip is made from a light-colored thread, which is framed by a piece of metallic shade.
6. To prevent the design from slipping, it should be secured in the corner areas. Fixation is done using pins.
7. To prevent the pattern from disintegrating after removing the pins, it should be carefully stitched. The best option would be to embroider square elements at the intersection of patterns.
8. In the area where the belts intersect, the warp threads are pulled away from you. The thread is pulled towards itself, the next corner is rushed. The thread should be threaded counterclockwise. Then the warp threads are picked up again with a needle. A square of 4 layers is embroidered in the same way.

The temari technique should be studied using the simple winding method, supplemented with embroidery elements.

If desired, the empty spaces can be filled with additional elements, but such balls with a geometric pattern look elegant and noble.

Basic Rules

In order for mastering the temari technique to be as interesting and effective as possible, during work you must follow a few simple rules:

• when creating the base, the winding should be done tightly, directing the yarn in different directions;
• during marking, pins of different colors should be used: at the initial stage, the designation of each shade should be written on a sheet of paper;
• you should start working on embroidery only from the largest knot, or from one of them;
• each line drawn during embroidery should be secured with a 2-5 mm stitch;
• if the thread runs out, the needle should be pulled out from the opposite side of the ball, and then the free end should be cut off as close to the base as possible.

The main rule of temari: the embroidery thread should in no case be loose, and should not pinch the base too much, as this will deform the final design.

How to make temari balls? How to embroider a temari ball

The art of temari is embroidering bright patterns on balls. Patterns can be simple or abstract, with shapes intersecting at different angles (triangles, rhombuses, ovals, squares, ellipses, and so on). This is a very fun and relaxing craft that you can do at home, while sitting in front of the TV, or while traveling.

Have you decided to make your own temari balls? You will understand how to make this craft by reading this article to the end. But first, let’s find out where these amazing products came from.

History of origin

So, what are temari balls, and how can you make them yourself? You are probably interested in similar questions. Let's start with the history of the origin of "temari".

This is quite an ancient art. It originated in China. And about six hundred years ago, these balls of extraordinary beauty were brought to Japan.

Initially they were made for a ball game called “kemari”. Remnants of fabric from old kimonos were used as filling, which were then wound and stitched to form a ball. Later the game was transformed, the ball was no longer kicked, but began to be passed using the hands. This is how “temari” appeared.

The game also became popular among young girls who came from noble families. The girls began to decorate their playing balls - embroider them with silk. Thus, the simple game of ball has become a fine art.

Over the years, the craft of embroidering temari balls has become popular throughout Japan. Subsequently, each region of the country had only its own ornament, not similar to the others.

A Temari museum has been opened in Japan, which details the origins of this art. There are also specialized schools that teach how to make temari balls, and upon completion of training, a diploma is issued.

Today, temari balls are valued as gifts that symbolize sincere friendship and devotion. According to Eastern tradition, the Japanese give them to their children for the New Year. They put a piece of paper inside where they write their wishes.

The patterns that are embroidered on the balls and the threads themselves often have a specific meaning. For example, gold and silver threads symbolize the wishes of prosperity, wealth and well-being. The Japanese believe that temari brings good luck and happiness.

Now this art of embroidery is known in different countries, and many people love it.

You can make balloons with your own hands and give such an unusual New Year gift to your children. And this is a great idea! We suggest making your own temari balls.

How to make balls from multi-colored threads

To create such a masterpiece you will need:

1. Base. To do this, you can use scraps of elastic fabric, polystyrene foam, or a tennis ball.

2. Pins with different colored heads.

3. Bobbin threads. They will be needed for winding the base.

4. Iris threads of various colors. Needed for embroidering patterns.

5. A needle with a blunt end.

6. Silver thread (will be a guide).

7. Scissors.

8. A sheet of paper. You can take an office one.

9. Plastic bag.

10. Centimeter tape.

These are the materials you need to prepare to make temari balls. Read on to learn how to make a fabric ball base.

Making the base

Take pieces of fabric. Stuff the bag tightly with them. Form a ball with a diameter of five centimeters (you can make the size of the craft larger if you wish). Cut off excess polyethylene. Wrap the thread tightly around the base, thereby also securing the bag. Do this evenly, apply each turn to a new place so that you get an ideal base surface, because in the future patterns will be created on it. Then secure the thread. Thread the needle and sew around the base several times.

In Japan, sometimes small bells are placed inside the ball, making something like rattles.

Marking

To embroider a temari ball, you must first apply markings. Cut a ribbon one centimeter wide and thirty centimeters long from paper.

Markings must be made to indicate the top (“North Pole”), bottom (“South Pole”) and middle (“Equator”). Take a red pin and stick it anywhere. This will be the top of the ball (“North Pole”). Attach the end of the tape there. Wrap it around the ball. This way you seem to draw the diameter of the workpiece. The strip should fit tightly to the ball. Then bend it in half. This way you will determine the lowest point - the “South Pole”. Mark with a different color pin. Then fold the ribbon in half again and cut the corners on one side only. Then wrap the strip around the ball again. Place pins in the places where the corners were made.
This will be the "equator". Take a centimeter. You will need it to determine the distance between the segments. Measure them. It is important that they are the same. In our case, we should get segments of six centimeters. Once all the points are marked, begin wrapping the base with silver thread from pin to pin (this will be the guide). You could say that this is how you designate the axes. Now you can apply beautiful embroidery.

How to embroider temari balls

Pattern diagrams can be found in specialized magazines. So, let's start embroidering.

Take a needle and thread the yellow thread. Make the first turn as follows. Pull the thread from the “North Pole” through the “South Pole”, and return to the “North” again. Then make a second turn perpendicular to the first. Start again at the “North Pole”. Pull the needle out so that the thread catches the guide and the winding. You should get four identical sectors.

Then move the needle inside the ball to the pin, which is located on the “equator”. Make four turns.

Insert a brown thread into the needle. Make four turns along the guide on each side. Repeat these steps with each color. At the same time, the width of the “belts” should gradually increase. Pay attention to how the threads lie. There should be no gaps!

As soon as the threads begin to fall off the ball, it is time to finish the work. Make a couple more rows of brightly colored thread along the last “belts”, secure the thread. That's it, the temari balls are ready.

Step-by-step instructions, detailed marking and embroidery diagrams will make it easy (if you have at least minimal needle and thread skills) to master such an original skill. Good luck to you in the difficult but amazingly beautiful art of temari!

Temari with your own hands, making Chinese balls

DIY temari are a kind of decorated hand balls that look artistic, unusual and elegant in the interior of every home.

Temari (hand ball) is the ancient Chinese art of embroidery on balls, which allows you to create and create extraordinary decorative components that attract with their beauty and splendor. Temari is used both for home decoration and as a children's toy or rattle. This colorful, high-quality and soft DIY craft will become any child’s favorite toy.

To learn how to make temari, you need to be persistent, focused and tenacious. The procedure for such elite, interesting embroidery is tedious, time-consuming and labor-intensive. With a great irresistible desire, perseverance and patience, you can create an exquisite fashionable masterpiece of art with your own hands.

Before you begin performing concentrated work, you need to prepare the necessary working material:

Ball formation

The basis for future balls is formed using unnecessary wool, pieces of fabric, and old holey socks. To make the ball sound and rattle, you can insert a container from a kinder surprise into the middle, after placing a bead or a small bell in it.

With a good mood and desire, we begin to make Chinese temari balls with our own hands.

The work begins with the formation of the foundation:

1. Take the cut pieces and form a circle.
2. The resulting patchwork figure is tightly wrapped in wool fiber. We ensure that the product maintains a clear, round shape.
3. Iris of bright, expressive shades is wound onto the finished ball of wool so that there are no gaps at all. Blue, red, green, yellow and orange balls look unusual and fabulous.
4. When the ball is completely wrapped, the end of the working thread is threaded through a darning needle and inserted into the middle of the temari, piercing the figure right through. We pull out the pointed edge of the needle using the prepared pliers.
5. The thread is cut at the very base of the sphere. You can leave a tail of thread to make a loop in the future.

Making a schematic outline

Before you start embroidering on the made ball, you need to make precise markings. This is done so that in the future it will be easy to create an invented original ornament.

Basting begins with the following steps:

A thick dark thread is threaded through a needle and stuck into the resulting ball, secured with a pin with an eye - this is north.

The ball is diametrically surrounded by a thread, returning to its original position. It is secured with a pin at the bottom - this is “south”. We measure the distance between the pins with a centimeter tape.

Crosswise from the tying, we make another girdling from the selected main point.

To achieve uniformity, we repeatedly measure the gap between the points.

We get an object that looks like a small globe, permeated with meridians and with poles. The ball can be divided into different numbers of sections. The last thread wrap is done in the center, the thread is wound in a horizontal position across the diameter of the ball.

Important! A very dense winding deforms the ball; a weak winding causes the ornament to lose its smoothness. It is necessary to observe the measure.

A rounded ball model and meticulous, clear markings are important principles for creating temari. Therefore, there is a need to constantly measure the gaps between the intended contours. By observing the necessary planning principles, the ornament lies smoothly and clearly.

Having finished basting, we do the embroidery on Chinese temari balls with our own hands.

Embroidery on a ball

For beginners, it is better to start embroidering with a simple, uncomplicated pattern - a square.

The geometric pattern is made from spools of multi-colored fibers prepared in advance.

1. At one of the intersections of the lines, a pin is raised and a needle with colored thread is inserted very close to it. Embroidery is done carefully so that the previously marked stripes do not move.
2. Next, a needle and thread are inserted clockwise at the original location and threaded through four cross lines. When we insert the thread under the line, we grab a little of the background thread to prevent the pattern from floating.
3. We sew evenly with thread, counting the number of stitched rows. Typically six stitches of the same color are made.
4. If after the formation of the first square there is a thread left, it is passed under the base, leaving it for the next diamond at the next intersection of the ball.
5. We do the same steps with the remaining colored threads. The embroidery pattern is emphasized by the border. Between different shades, we make a stitch from a contrasting thread.

Temari decoration

The unsewn areas of the finished Chinese ball can be decorated with a variety of beads, pearls, and seed beads.

The open parts of the temari are decorated with gold, silver, and contrasting thread. A triangle is made, measured and divided evenly into two parts. Then it is secured on all sides with a pin.

The pin is raised and a thread with a knot is pulled through, a seam is made from this triangle to the pin on the other side.

Ribbon for Chinese hand ball

To make it possible to secure the temari, it is best to make a braid and attach it to an embroidered ball.

Thus, the product will be attached to a handbag, backpack, or pieces of furniture. To avoid disturbing the ornament, the ribbon is attached to the unembroidered part of the ball.

There are two types of Chinese art craft cord:

The technology for making braids consists of the following techniques:

A six-fold thread is taken and threaded into the eye of a large gypsy needle.

A tight knot is tied.

It is threaded into the unsewn part of the ball.

Six threads are divided into three equal parts.

The braid is being braided. The length of the lace can be adjusted as desired.

While working with this technique, while securing the threads, the fibrous ends are pulled out with a needle from different sides. To ensure that the braid holds tightly, the ends of the threads are not cut off immediately. A strong knot is tied from the finished cord at the base of the ball, then the excess narrow strips are cut off.

After viewing and studying the article and the step-by-step description of the creative process, you can make Chinese temari balls with your own hands. Oriental colorful hand balls will decorate your interior and create a festive, joyful atmosphere in your home. Friends will be delighted when they see such an unusual, beautiful thing.

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We create balls for the Christmas tree using the temari technique

I bring to your attention a master class on making unusual Christmas tree balls using the temari technique.

Materials:

thin cotton yarn (“Iris”, “Rose”, etc.);

metallized threads;

threads for the warp (regular spool threads will do);

strips of fabric approximately 2 cm wide;

pins, scissors;

long needle with a large eye;

foam base (optional).

Stage 1. Making the base.

We take fabric strips (preferably they are the same color as the warp threads) and evenly wrap them around the foam base. If you don’t have a foam ball, you can do just fine without one, you’ll just need a little more fabric. You can also insert a container from under shoe covers or a kinder surprise with several beads or rice inside. We make sure that the ball is smooth and there are no bulges or holes anywhere.

When the size of the ball reaches approximately 7 cm, take the warp threads and wind them evenly around it.

We try to pull the thread with the same force, gradually smoothing out the unevenness. When the fabric stops showing through, we shake it a little more. The ball should be quite dense.

Stage 2. Marking.

This pattern will require complex C8 markings.

We stick a pin into the ball. Take a strip of paper approximately 0.5 cm wide and cut out a small triangle at one of its ends. We hook a pin with this corner and wrap the ball with a strip of paper strictly in the center. Where the strip meets the pin again, make a fold.

We also cut out a corner at the fold. Fold the strip of paper so that the corners match and cut out the corner again at the fold. We divide each of the segments in half again. We get only 5 serifs.

Again we hook the pin with the outer serif, wrap the ball, and also stick pins into the center of each of the three empty serifs. Leaving only the first pin hooked, turn the strip of paper 90 degrees and repeat all the steps.

For marking, you can choose one of the colors of the main pattern, or you can make it invisible by using threads close to the background color. I used thin metallic thread. We insert a needle and thread at a distance of approximately 1.5 - 2 cm from the plus and bring it out strictly at the pole. The knot should hide in the thickness of the ball.

We wrap the ball along two meridians, securing the thread at the poles. Visually divide each sector in half and wrap the ball along two more meridians. The pins can be removed from the poles.

Now we draw the thread through 4 points of the equator, also securing it only at two opposite points.

One of these points becomes a new pole at which 8 meridians will converge. We repeat all the steps. We remove the pins from the poles.

There are still a couple of pins left with which you need to do the same thing. The result is a grid like this, on which you can see large squares, diamonds and triangles. We check that they are even and symmetrical, and slightly move the marking threads where necessary.

Stage 3. Winding.

This is a very simple and enjoyable stage of work. To begin with, we take metallized threads (preferably floss) and wrap our ball along two meridians and the equator. In each turn it is better to fasten the thread in only one place. Since the winding belts will intersect, you need to take into account that all places where the thread is secured and overlaps are in the bottom layer. This can be calculated by looking at a photo of the finished temari. Each belt, when intersecting with another, should alternately be either above or below.

Then we wrap one of the main colors around the ball on each side of the metallized thread 3 - 4 times. The thread turns should fit tightly together. There is no need to fasten the thread in each turn. During the winding process, you can change the color of the thread. I used 2 shades of blue, 2 rows of each color.

Then we repeat all the steps with the other two belts. Don't forget about the correct weaving of the belts.

We take a thread of the same color as the background (in my case it is white). At the intersection of the belts, we embroider a square using marking threads (bisectors of right angles). The needle needs to capture not only the marking thread, but also the base of the ball.

Then we sew another row with metallized threads. We repeat all actions at other intersections of belts.

Stage 4. Ornament.

We take a white thread and do the embroidery as shown in the diagram, moving clockwise (you can do it counter-clockwise, but I think it’s more convenient).

Using a thread of a different color (for me it will be the lightest shade of blue), we sew the next row, sticking the needle just above the first (closer to the center of the triangle this should be done almost closely, and at the ends of the “star” at a distance of approximately 1 - 1.5 mm)

So we embroider a few more rows, finishing everything again with white thread.

We repeat this pattern in each triangle.

Sew on a small loop for hanging the ball. Ready!

DIY temari are decorated hand-made balls that look artistic, unusual and elegant in the interior of every home.

This is the ancient Chinese art of embroidery on balls, which allows you to create and create extraordinary decorative components that attract with their beauty and splendor. It is used both for home decoration and as a children's toy or rattle. This colorful, high-quality and soft DIY craft will become any child’s favorite toy.

To learn how to make this product, you need to be persistent, focused and persevering. The procedure for such elite, interesting embroidery is tedious, time-consuming and labor-intensive. With a great irresistible desire, perseverance and patience, you can create an exquisite fashionable masterpiece of art with your own hands.

Material for creative work

Before you begin performing concentrated work, you need to prepare the necessary working material:

Illustration	Material
	various unnecessary rags found in the house: wool, shreds, torn pompoms
	threads of several colors: bobbin, floss, iris
	darning needles of different sizes
	pins with cap
	tape measure
	medium scissors
	comfortable pliers

Ball formation

The basis for future balls is formed using unnecessary wool, pieces of fabric, and old holey socks. To make it sound and rattle, you can insert a container from a kinder surprise into the middle, after placing a bead or a small bell in it.

With a good mood and desire, we begin to make Chinese balls.

The work begins with the formation of the foundation:

1. Take the cut pieces and form a circle.
2. The resulting patchwork figure is tightly wrapped in wool fiber. We ensure that the product maintains a clear, round shape.
3. Iris of bright, expressive shades is wound onto the finished ball of wool so that there are no gaps at all. Blue, red, green, yellow and orange balls look unusual and fabulous.
4. When it is completely wrapped, the tip is threaded through a darning needle and inserted into the middle, piercing the figure right through. We pull out the pointed edge of the needle using the prepared pliers.
5. The thread is cut at the very base of the sphere. You can leave a tail to make a loop in the future.

Making a schematic outline

Before you start embroidering, you need to make precise markings. This is done so that in the future it will be easy to create an invented original ornament.

Basting begins with the following steps:

1. A thick dark thread is threaded through a needle and stuck into the resulting ball, secured with a pin with an eye - this is north.

2. The ball is diametrically encircled, returning to its original position. It is secured with a pin at the bottom - this is “south”. We measure the distance between the pins with a centimeter tape.

3. Crosswise from the tying, we make another girdling from the selected main point.

4. To achieve uniformity, we repeatedly measure the gap between the points.

We get an object that looks like a small globe, permeated with meridians and with poles. It can be divided into different numbers of sections. The last twist is made in the center, the thread is wound in a horizontal position across the diameter.

Important! A very dense winding deforms the ball; a weak winding causes the ornament to lose its smoothness. It is necessary to observe the measure.

A rounded model and meticulous, clear markings are important design principles. Therefore, there is a need to constantly measure the gaps between the intended contours. By observing the necessary planning principles, the ornament lies smoothly and clearly. Having finished the basting, we do the embroidery.

Embroidering on a blank

Beginners should start working with a simple pattern - a square.

The geometric pattern is made from spools of multi-colored fibers prepared in advance.

1. At one of the intersections of the lines, a pin is raised and a needle is inserted very close to it. Embroidery is done carefully so that the previously marked stripes do not move.
2. Next, a needle is inserted clockwise at the original location and threaded through four cross lines. When we insert the thread under the line, we grab a little of the background yarn to prevent the pattern from floating.
3. We sew evenly, counting the number of stitched rows. Typically six stitches of the same color are made.
4. If after the formation of the first square there is a thread left, it is passed under the base, leaving it for the next diamond at the next intersection.
5. We do the same steps with the remaining yarn. The embroidery pattern is emphasized by the border. Between different shades we make a stitch from a contrasting color.

Product decoration

Unsewn places can be decorated with a variety of beads, pearls, beads. Open parts are decorated with gold, silver, or contrasting colors. A triangle is made, measured and divided evenly into two parts. Then it is secured on all sides with a pin. The pin is raised and a needle with a knot is pulled through, a seam is made from the triangle to the pin on the other side.

Ribbon for Chinese hand ball

So that our creation can be secured, it is best to make a braid and attach it to the finished creation.

Thus, the product will be attached to a handbag, backpack, or pieces of furniture. To avoid disturbing the ornament, the ribbon is attached to the unembroidered part of the ball.

There are two types of Chinese art craft cord:

• loop
• pigtail

The technology for making braids consists of the following techniques:

1. Take a six-fold thread and thread it through the eye of a large gypsy needle.

2. A tight knot is tied.

3. Threaded through the unsewn part of the ball.

4. Six are divided into three equal parts.

5. The braid is braided. The length of the lace can be adjusted as desired.

Advice:

While working with this technique, fasten the yarn and pull the fibrous ends with a needle from different sides. To ensure that the braid holds tightly, the ends are not cut off immediately. A strong knot is tied from the finished cord at the base, then the excess narrow strips are cut off. After viewing and studying the article and the step-by-step description of the creative process, you can make Chinese balls. These products will decorate your interior and create a festive, joyful atmosphere in your home. Friends will be delighted when they see such an unusual, beautiful thing.

Video master class “Temari Balls”

Traveling through the countries of the Far East, watching videos and photos about Japanese culture, you can often see interesting balls with fancy patterns in the decor of buildings and apartments. When you come a little closer and touch these wonderful jewelry, you realize that they are made from the most ordinary threads. And then the average person is amazed: how can such wonderful things be made from such simple materials?! This article will talk about how to make embroidered temari balls with your own hands.

Despite the fact that the art of creating embroidered balls seems quite complicated, you can learn it by watching several videos, analyzing diagrams, reading a couple of descriptions, supplemented by detailed, step-by-step photos. This workshop will also help you learn basic techniques.

In order to make an amazing ball with your own hands using the temari technique, you do not need any fancy equipment. All the necessary materials will probably be found at your home. So, you will need:

After all the necessary materials have been prepared, you can begin to work.

Making the temari base

In order to make the basis for the future decoration, take the prepared ball and begin to wrap it with bobbin thread. Let's say right away that the process is long and monotonous. But for the sake of future beauty, you can be patient. You need to wind the thread tightly. So that the thread does not sag anywhere, otherwise the ideal shape will not work. Place skeins in different directions. Thus, you will end up with such a mess. It will subsequently become the basis for embroidering the pattern.

Video: forming the basis for the future ball

Making the markings

The embroidery of the ball depends on the accuracy and correctness of this stage. The embroidered temari ball is marked according to the globe principle. That is, any ball must have north and south poles, as well as an equator. Be patient and don't despair if you have to redo the markup several times. In the future, you will, so to speak, get better at it, and this process will become easier. It may be advisable for you to watch video and photo lessons on the topic. For our test balloon we will do a simple 4 marking with the equator. This is the most primitive option, but it is the one that underlies any other, even the most complex markings. And so, let's start marking our ball:

At this point, the process of marking the ball is completed, and you can proceed directly to the embroidery process. For the first time, it is better to choose a simple pattern. You can start with the “Squares” pattern. This is a simple technique that results in a very beautiful product. For other, more complex patterns, the markings will be slightly different. But the beginning is always the same. Marking options can be found in detailed master classes presented on our website. Let's watch wonderful video lessons about this.

Video: different types of markings for temari

Embroider the pattern

After the marking of our temari is completed, we can begin embroidering the squares. As already mentioned, this master class is dedicated to the “Squares” pattern. Our squares will be two-color. Rows of different colors should alternate. To begin with, we note that during the work process the needle must be inserted under the warp winding, and not just under the marking thread. To begin, make a large knot at the end of the thread so that its tip does not pop out when pulled.

The “Squares” technique is the main one. More than one master class, video and photo lesson begins with it. In general, there are more than 100 ways to decorate Japanese temari balls. There are also descriptions and lessons for them on the Internet, and if you wish, you can learn this ancient Japanese art. In addition, with the acquisition of experience and understanding of the processes, you will be able to come up with patterns yourself and make a real miracle with your own hands, unique and unsurpassed. And adding love and tenderness to it, you will receive a real precious gift that will warm the soul of your loved ones and acquaintances.

Video: various embroidery of a temari ball

A little history

The ancient Japanese art of temari originated in the 8th century. Such balls were made, as a rule, for children. At the same time, mothers put all their love and care into the product. A little later, the art of temari became the lot of the daughters of Japanese samurai, who whiled away their free time embroidering balls. Even after several centuries, the art of embroidering balls in Japan has not lost its value. Today, in order to become a professional temari master, you need to go through four stages of training, more than one master class and make about 150 training balls.

And although in our time temari have a purely decorative function, they are considered a precious gift. The one who gives such, without exaggeration, a work of art wishes its future owner happiness and success in business. They are hung in the form of garlands, decorated with tassels and bells, put on sticks and placed in vases instead of flowers, and hung on the New Year tree. But the most important feature of these cute jewelry is its uniqueness. It is unlikely that anyone will be able to make two identical balls.
Create for your health! After all, there is nothing more amazing than watching miracles happen with your own hands.

Video: master class on making temari

The art of temari embroidery fascinates with the variety of designs and patterns that,according to Japanese beliefs, endow embroidered balls with positive energy. Try to create your own temari as a lucky charm for your home or a gift for loved ones.

History of appearance

The ancient Japanese art of temari was not art at all at first - about 600 years ago, embroidered tight balls were created as toys for small children. The word is translated as “princess ball”. Gradually, craftswomen began to compete in the beauty and complexity of embroidery, turning a children's toy into a work of art. If you already know the types of satin stitch and cross stitch embroidery, be sure to try making temari.

Currently, small temari balls are considered a certain symbol, a talisman against evil forces and the evil eye. If you receive such a gift for your birthday, know that the giver wishes you well-being, happiness and good luck.

Mystery balls have several basic meanings:

• amulet for home;

• children's toy - the original meaning has not been canceled;

• Christmas decorations.

Craftsmen also learned to create miniature embroidered balls in the form of beads for bracelets, earrings and necklaces - this is how the art of temari also acquired decorative significance.

Necessary equipment

To create embroidered balls, you need to stock up on some basic materials, which are divided into 2 main groups - those from which the base is prepared, and materials for embroidery.

The basis

The base of the ball is a sphere with a diameter of 8-10 centimeters, similar in size to an orange. Initially, the balls for the base were rolled from the remains of kimono production, and later from any scraps of the required size.

The following materials are currently used as a basis:

• wide long ribbons;

• old women's tights;

• sewing threads;

• tennis balls;

• foam blanks.

A small plastic bag is stuffed with ribbons and tights, tied tightly and wrapped with thread, constantly crumpling and giving it a spherical shape. The threads are wound until the cellophane can no longer be seen underneath them.

For the temari base, they usually use either the same threads as for embroidery, or floss threads. There are several ways to wind them onto the workpiece:

• in a chaotic manner - if your pattern covers the entire surface of the base;

• exactly to each other - if the planned drawing only partially covers the base.

Those who do not want to pore over the base for a long time or do not have enough time for needlework use tennis balls or foam blanks, which you can cut yourself or buy at a craft store.

In addition to these materials, cotton wool, foam rubber and padding polyester, and stuffed fabric balls are also used.

Temari embroidery is done with three main types of threads, so you can choose any one for ease of work.

Most of the souvenirs are embroidered with cotton threads. But temari with silk embroidery that glistens in the light is especially prized.

For beginners, it is better to use floss threads - they are easy to work with. Thanks to the folding of several threads, the floss quickly weaves around the ball.

In addition to embroidered patterns, temari is decorated with beads, sequins, beads and rhinestones.

To do embroidery, you will need sewing needles of various sizes, pins with beads or eyes, and paper tape to mark the main points on the ball and markings.

Embroidery techniques

Some people mistakenly classify temari as a braiding craft technique. But this is the same type of embroidery as cross stitch - the needle and thread for the pattern are not simply threaded between the marking threads, but are inserted and withdrawn from the warp underneath them, securing the pattern in place.

Temari embroidery patterns are mainly based on the use of geometric shapes: squares and rhombuses, circles and ovals, concave and convex polygons.

In addition to figurative paintings, masters also embroider symbolic images of objects that surround them in life: a spindle, a boat, a star or flower, a month.

Your ball will acquire a certain meaning depending on which pattern you choose - previously, workers of each craft or class embroidered their own special temari, from which it was later easy to guess the author.

If you are new to this needlework, check out the standard embroidery patterns:

• diamond in a square;

• intersecting spindles;

• a star with a different number of rays;

• flower with several cores;

• hexagons;

• patterns with overlapping corners.

Take note of the patterns in the following diagram. Perhaps you will embroider your first temari using one of these ideas.

You can learn the technique of creating a simple encircling pattern by watching the following video.

There is no clear classification of temari patterns. The thing is that each embroidered ball is the embodiment of the creator’s imagination. Therefore, first, familiarize yourself with simple schemes, so that you can then combine them to create your own unique works.

Temari: master class

After a theoretical acquaintance with the art of temari, try to translate your fantasies into practice. Below you will learn how to create a skillful ball from the base to the end of the embroidery.

In this case, the base consists of a stuffed ball wrapped in threads. Choose fabric that will not stretch.

• To create a ball with a diameter of 8 centimeters, draw a pattern of 4 petals with a height of 12.57 centimeters and a width of 6.27 centimeters. Using them, prepare 4 fabric petals with the required seam allowances.

• Baste the pieces with the right side inward and begin to gradually sew them together.

• Leave a small gap between the last two pieces to stuff the ball tightly. After stuffing, sew the piece up to the end.

• Wrap threads around the ball until the fabric stops glowing underneath.

Choose threads of a color that will match the pattern you have in mind. You can learn how to mark a ball into sectors from the following video tutorial.

After marking, you can finally start embroidering the amulet ball using a simple “Squares” pattern.

• Make a knot at the end of the thread threaded through the needle, insert the needle near the intersection of the marking threads. Bring directly at the intersection and pull so that the end with the knot is hidden between the threads of the base ball.

• Begin stitching each of the 4 marking threads, moving clockwise.

• Once the side of your square is approximately 1 centimeter, secure the thread. To do this, pull the needle out of the base not near the pattern, but a little further. Pull the needle until the pattern is stretched but not damaged, and cut near the base.

• Thread the needle with a new color of thread and continue stitching the square pattern.

• Embroider the pattern with several thread colors. Continue working until the pattern reaches the middle of the marking threads.

Place some temari in a wide dish and leave it on the table as a decorative element. Or give it to your loved ones as a sign of special affection.